Join The Fane
Valley Team

The Role:

You will oversee multi-million-pound procurement, manage products and contribute to business strategy. The successful candidate will have operated at a similar level, have a persuasive disposition and be a competent negotiator. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with business goals, market trends, and customer needs;
• Supplier & Inventory Management: Maintain and build strong supplier relationships, optimise stock levels and ensure efficient procurement processes using advanced systems;
• Product & Pricing Oversight: Lead pricing strategies, ensure competitiveness and lead the introduction of innovative products;
• Team Leadership: Mentor and manage the procurement team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and commercial excellence;
• Cost & Risk Management: Oversee budgets, optimise costs and mitigate supply chain risks;
• Collaborative Integration: Work across departments to support marketing, sales and the launch of new stores and products.

The Person:

• The successful candidate will have a third level qualification ideally in  Supply Chain Management, Agriculture or a business-related discipline;
• A minimum of 5 years’ commercial management experience, with at least 3 years’ in a senior leadership role;
• Proven track record in overseeing product procurement and supply chain operations;
• Demonstrates expertise in building supplier relationships and conducting successful negotiations;
• Strong background in leading and managing teams effectively;
• Strong IT skills with knowledge of procurement software and ERP systems;
• Ideally have experience working across multiple sites with experience of managing stock and working capital;
• Possess a ‘can do’ attitude with good impact and presence;
• Strong commercial insight, negotiation skills, and a customer-focused approach are essential;
• Experience of working within the agricultural or retail sector in a procurement role would be an advantage.